Brewed Tea/sweet Tea Recipe
Make Brewed Tea/sweet Tea Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening
Optional Garnishes
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want it.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the pot. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for added flavor.
Chilling and Serving
- 6
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before refrigerating.
- 7
Refrigerate
Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
- 8
Serve
Serve the sweet tea over ice in tall glasses, garnished with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.
